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we ain't bored - we're interested!! [nosey actually]

Ann X

Not Bored Teresa Please keep updating

Love to yor Dad

Jenxx

Thanks everyone, will let you know how he is doing later tonight.x

It's lovely to hear your good news Teresa. Glad he's doing so well, and do keep us updated with his progress.

Maria xxx

Good to hear that your dad is doing ok Teresa.

And no, you are not boring us, if it helps you we'll keep listening! That's what we're here for!

your not boring, we want to know how your dad is

give him a big kiss from us all,
im sure the others will join me on that one

good news the nurses have had him up and about a bit,

just to get him moving around a bit,
the oxygen im sure is just to relieve him a bit ,

glad to hear hes doing ok,

and a relief for you and your mam,

tell him to take it easy, and no rushing it

Update 6.

We went visiting last night, Dad was sat in a chair because it was a bit more comfortable for him, he had tubes and monitors and an oxygen mask on. It was really quite a shock to see him like that. He couldn't talk very well because he couldn't get enough breath hence the oxygen mask.

He hadn't been walking around yesterday, the nurses had actually got him out of bed and stood up for a few minutes that was all , i though it was a bit too soon to be walking . Anyway Dad kept falling asleep while we were there, he was listening but couldn't answer so we just sat with him. An alarm went off and frightened mum, but it was only his fluid bag had run out lol!. never seen mum jump so high.

The Nurses are all doing a great job and keep mum up to date with his progress. Albeit one Nurse was a bit off with my brother yesterday, By the time he had got over to Sheffield, found a parking space and got in to see Dad the Doctors were still with him, so Bro and Mum had to go and wait in another room while they had finished. He asked this particular nurse if mum could spend a few more minutes with dad after visiting seeing as the Doctors used quite a bit of visiting time up, anyway the nurse was quite off and said " If you ask me nicely i might let you! " Considering bro had to travel 40 miles to visit you'd have thought she would have been a bit more willing. Snooty Moo!.

When it was time to go I gave Dad a kiss and he grabbed my hand and held it, he has never done that ever, i had to try not to cry. Mum and Dad are not people that show their affection very easily.

Mum wasn't able to get to visit dad tonight we all have other things happening with our children ( feeling really guilty about this ), but dad understood and managed to say not to worry about it but i could tell he was upset. When mum got home last night there was a message from my Uncle ( dads brother ) saying he could take mum tonight, so that's a relief. Then we are going back tomorrow, hoepfully he will be able to talk better.

It was horrible seeing dad so ill. I can't wait until he gets back to the dad i know.

Thanks for your lovely messages x
Teresa.

I'm very happy for you that all the positive thoughts sent your way are working. My best wishes to you and your family.
Sue xx

Hoping your Dad is improving by the time you get to see him Teresa. I'm sure being able to write down feelings and how Dad is helps. Not only yourself but others to know how he is and if they have a similar situation themselves they would know more about it then.

Take care yourself too

Sending healing thoughts to your Dad and all the family too.

Linda :o)

Thank you, we did have some paper and a pen for him to use, but he was just too tired last night. I hope he has had a good and comfortable nights sleep.

I will know more when Mum calls later this morning after Doctor has done his rounds.


Edit.

Linda sorry having a very bad blonde moment ( no offense to anyone ) i have just re-read you post doh! thought you were talking about dad having a pen and paper to talk to us last night doh again!

Yes it is helping me to write everything down on here and the support you have all given us is tremendous i don't know how i would have coped these last few days with not being able to talk.

Thanks again
teresa.
Teresa.

n for Linda - sorry -

Update 7.

Mum just called to say they have moved Dad from the Progressive Care Unit BACK into Intensive Care because of his breathing. He is sat up with a full oxygen mask on now.

well that's no big deal - they are just making sure he is comfortable - tell him to stop messing about or we'll all turn up at his bedside and give him a talking to!!!!!

Ann XXXXX

It's good that they are willing to move him to where there is closer monitoring of his condition. Shows they are really taking care. As Ann says, people differ greatly in how they handle anaesthetic. I am exceptionally lucky and wake as if from a good sleep, but not many do that.

Hi Teresa. Don't worry about the fact that he's been moved. They know what they're doing & as Jean said it's good that they're monitoring him and keeping him safe.

Lots of love to you

Maria xxx

Update 8. Friday 13th.

Hi, sorry it's took me so long to post again, been busy looking after the children, middle one has been poorly with tonsilitus all week on top of that the parrot died and in between we have back n forth to hospital.

Well just got back from hospital about 10 mins ago, Dad was still in C.I.C.U ( Intensive care ) but looking much better than the last time i saw him, he was able to talk more freely, lift his cup for a drink and had loads more colour to his face, although his hands and face are still puffed up and very white,( i read that this is quite normal for the first few days afterwards, so no worry there. ) He has still got his oxygen mask on but it obviously is doing him good, it gets on his nerves a bit because it keeps slipping down, the nurses have put some foam on the elastic and put it around his head to stop it from digging in too. They are going to move him back to the Progressive Care Unit in the morning so all in all good news today. He did call a nurse a vampire tonight lol! she wanted a lot of blood from him, his sense of humour is gradually returning!

Mum is chuffed to pieces with him, when they thought i wasn't looking they held hands for a brief moment or two, i pretended not to notice lol! after being married for 41 years they are still so old fashioned when it comes to showing emotions.

That's all for now i keep posting when i can, I'm going to bed now been a very hectic few days for all of us, thanks for all your support xx

Teresa.

Lovely news Teresa - day by day now hopefully you will see an improvement - just make sure he doesn't go further than hand holding with your Mum!!!!! Far too soon for that kind of thing

Ann XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

Hello Teresa

Just been reading through this thread and I just want to add my good wishes for your Dad and all the family.
I know from personal experience that it can take some people a lot longer to recover from surgery especially heart surgery, so hope your Dad doesn't think that he has to be up and running within days but also not to feel an invalid.
Ooer hope that doesn't sound like a lecture, everybody on GR is routing for him with you so no your not boring anybody.
Best wishes to all.
Frances

That's lovely thank you very much Frances. Mum has gone visiting again this afternoon, when she rang this morning they were going to move Dad into P.C.U around 2pm, He is getting better by the day and he is not hooked up to as many machines now which is such good news.

I forgot to add yesterday that the Nurse had Dad stood up for a few minutes and he had to march on the spot, it was really funny because she was holding his arm and steadying him, his other hand was holding onto his mask, then his pyjama bottoms were starting to fall down, so i had to hold them up, it was hilarious because he trying to tell the nurse they were falling down, but couldn't, my sister and I were absolutely in stitches, the nurse chuckled and said he was decent and not to worry. oh funny or what!

I will keep you all posted as soon as i hear anything from Mum later tonight.

Teresa.

Hi Theresa

Just looking in, I'm sure your dad will come on leaps and bounds now and everyone is different and it's only a few days since his op so he sounds like he's doing just fine.
You keep laughing girls, after all they say laughter is the best medicine and he'll be home in no time.

My regards to you and your family and to your dad
Barbara xx